Bahasa Melayu
zuhud
English
ascetic, pious, devout
Describes someone who lives simply and avoids worldly pleasures for religious reasons.
زهد
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Dia hidup zuhud dan tidak suka menunjuk-nunjuk.
He lived an ascetic life and did not like to show off.
Ustaz itu terkenal kerana sikap zuhudnya.
That ustaz was well known for his devout, simple way of life.
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zuhud
Use this for someone who lives simply and avoids worldly pleasures.
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